BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 29 July 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/07/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Jake Adelstein - Tokyo Vice, Episode 3
  3/5To Jake Adelstein's surprise, Japanese mafia seem to operate in broad daylight.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/07/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/07/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/07/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/07/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/07/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Michael Piret.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/07/2010
  UK scientists say they've found a way to measure how happy pigs are with their farms.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/07/2010
  With news of a ban on forced retirement at 65. Plus, the five days after the election.
2. 09:00
  Voices from the Old Bailey—Series 1, Children
  3/4Amanda Vickery listens to the voices of young children who found themselves in court.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Jake Adelstein - Tokyo Vice, Episode 4
  4/5Crime reporter Jake Adelstein comes face to face with an organised crime boss.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Childfree by Choice
  Jenni Murray hosts a phone-in on women who choose not to have children.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 14: A Burden to Strangers, Episode 4
  4/5Rachel receives important news about the future of her beloved Tip Wood.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Madagascar
  How is Madagascar coping with an economic crisis following the 2009 coup?
7. 11:30
  Magic People and Places
  John Sugar explores the history of magic and the impact the internet has on magic.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—29/07/2010
  Consumer news with Shari Vahl.
2. 12:30
  Face the Facts—University Waste
  With swingeing cuts in the pipeline, how well are universities managing their money?
3. 12:57
  Weather—29/07/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—29/07/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Questions, Questions—29/07/2010
  Stewart Henderson presents the interactive programme for those niggling questions.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—28/07/2010
  Kathy makes an unwelcome discovery.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Terremoto
  As Daniel runs and Ayelen drives across the Chilean desert, an earthquake strikes.
8. 15:00
  Open Country—Fair Isle Birds
  Moira Hickey visits Fair Isle for the opening of a new bird observatory.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Epilepsy Bereaved
  John Inverdale appeals on behalf of Epilepsy Bereaved.
10. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Just William - Pursuin' Happiness, The Ghost
  3/3Cousin Mildred hopes for a psychic revelation, so William resolves to help her.
11. 15:45
  Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State—The Doctors Take Over
  9/10How and why the NHS embarked on the hospital treatment of alcoholics in the 1960s.
12. 16:00
  Open Book—25/07/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Howard Jacobson about his new novel, The Finkler Question.
13. 16:30
  Material World—29/07/2010
  Quentin Cooper dissects the latest science.
14. 17:00
  PM—29/07/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/07/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Prince Charles ends up helping his driver move a sideboard.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/07/2010
  Eddie throws down the gauntlet.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Stewart Lee; Impressionist Gardens; The A-Team; Beat Generation
  Remakes of The Karate Kid and The A-Team reviewed; Stewart Lee analyses his stand-up act.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 14: A Burden to Strangers, Episode 4
  4/5Rachel receives important news about the future of her beloved Tip Wood.
6. 20:00
  The Report—NHS Reforms
  What do the NHS reforms mean for health care in England?
7. 20:30
  In Business—Now Wash Your Hands Please
  Peter Day hears some basic ideas about health.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 17
  17/40Brett Westwood presents stories about seabirds, lizards and the Little Bittern.
9. 21:30
  Voices from the Old Bailey—Series 1, Children
  3/4Amanda Vickery listens to the voices of young children who found themselves in court.
10. 21:58
  Weather—29/07/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/07/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Tishani Doshi - The Pleasure Seekers, Episode 4
  4/10Sian and Babo fly to North Wales for Christmas. Sian decides where she wants to live.
13. 23:00
  Recorded for Training Purposes—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Fast-paced sketch show about modern communication, media noise and contemporary obsessions
14. 23:30
  Reece Shearsmith's Haunted House—An Appointment with Fear
  1/2Reece Shearsmith examines some classic scary moments from British radio and television.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/07/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Jake Adelstein - Tokyo Vice, Episode 4
  4/5Crime reporter Jake Adelstein comes face to face with an organised crime boss.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/07/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/07/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/07/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/07/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/07/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Michael Piret.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/07/2010
  A new strategy to tackle the UK's commonest food poisoning bug.

Friday 30 July 2010